Philips MCD135 - Troubleshooting Guide; No Power Issues; Disc Detection Errors; Picture Display Problems

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10 Troubleshooting
Warning
•
Never remove the casing of this product.
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the product yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this
device, check the following points before
requesting service. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips Web page (www.
philips.com/support). When you contact the
Consumer Care, make sure that the product
is nearby and the model number and serial
number are available.
No power
• Ensure that the AC cord of the apparatus
is connected properly.
• Ensure that there is power at the AC
outlet.
• As a power-saving feature, the system
switches off automatically 15 minutes after
track play reaches the end and no control
is operated.
No disc detected
• Insert a disc.
• Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
• Wait until the moisture condensation at
the lens has cleared.
• Replace or clean the disc.
• Use a nalized CD or correct format disc.
No picture
• Check the video connection.
• Turn on the TV to the correct Video-In
channel.
• Progressive scan is activated but the TV
does not support progressive scan.
Black and white or distorted picture
• The disc does not match the TV color
system standard (PAL/NTSC).
• Sometimes a slight picture distortion may
appear. This is not a malfunction.
• Clean the disc.
• A distorted picture may appear during
progressive scan setup.
The aspect ratio of the TV screen cannot be
changed even though you have set the TV
display format.
• The aspect ratio is xed on the loaded
DVD disc.
• The aspect ratio may not be changed for
some TV systems.
No sound or poor sound
• Adjust the volume.
• Disconnect the headphones.
• Check that the speakers are connected
correctly.
Remote control does not work
• Before you press any function button, rst
select the correct source with the remote
control instead of the main unit.
• Reduce the distance between the remote
control and the player.
• Insert the battery with its polarities (+/–
signs) aligned as indicated.
• Replace the battery.
• Aim the remote control directly at the
sensor on the front of the player.
Disc does not play
• Insert a readable disc with the label side
facing you.
• Check the disc type, color system and
regional code. Check for any scratches or
smudges on the disc.
• Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the system
setup menu.
• Disable the password for parental control
or change the rating level.
• Moisture has condensed inside the system.
Remove the disc and leave the system
turned on for about an hour. Disconnect
and reconnect the AC power plug, and
then turn on the system again.
• As a power-saving feature, the system
turns off automatically 15 minutes after
disc play reaches the end and no control is
operated.